8 DAY CULTURAL ODYSSEY 2 FOR 1 CHINA YANGTZE CRUISE $ FOR TWO 1999 PEOPLE TYPICALLY $3999

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THE OFFER The Yangtze is the lifeblood of China; a vital artery from the glaciers of the Tibetan Plateau to the spectacular Sea. On this 8 DAY STANDARD TOUR eight-day two-for-one package, the secrets and wonders of this great river are yours to uncover. $1999 Step back in time in the historic Kuanzhai Alley of , known for its traditional teahouses and vibrant outdoor dining scene; witness 13 DAY WITH EXT. the landscape fly by on a high-speed rail experience, and then embark on a four-night cruise aboard the Century Sky or Century Glory river ship. Cruise along the Yangtze in comfort, admiring the ever-changing $3299 scenery from bustling cities to remote villages and hilltop pagodas. Visit Yichang, gateway to the Three Gorges; and stop in colourful Chongqing, known as the ‘Mountain City’. Relax on board, or take advantage of optional tours such as the Three Gorges Dam, Shibaozhai Pagoda, and an in-depth tour of Chongqing. This amazing two-for-one package includes return flights, a four night 5-star river cruise, two nights hotel accommodation and more! Want to see more? Choose the extension package and visit Beijing, the Great Wall of China, and the Terracotta Warriors & Horses.

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THE ITINERARY 8 Day Standard Package the new.

Day 1 Australia - Chengdu, China Afterwards enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or join an amazing optional tour to further explore what has Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne or *Brisbane for to offer, including the famous Giant Panda Breeding and Chengdu via , , Xiamen, , Beijing, Research Base of Chengdu, a traditional Sichuan Hot Pot , or . Fly with China Southern Airlines, dinner and a Sichuan Opera cultural show (not included). China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Capital Airlines, Air China, Airlines or Xiamen Airlines (subject to Overnight: Zhixin Holiday Hotel, Acme Argyle Grand Hotel, availability). Upon arrival, a tour representative will meet you Holiday Inn Xindu or similar at the airport and transfer you to check-in to the hotel. Meals included: Breakfast Please note: Due to flight times and scheduling some customers may be required to be at the airport the day before Day 3 Chengdu - Yichang (High speed train) - 4 Night (Depart day 0). Yangtze River Cruise After breakfast, transfer to Chengdu Railway Station for a Please note: Due to flight times and scheduling, some high-speed train experience to Yichang (approx. 6.5 hour train customers may be required to stay overnight in Guangzhou. ride). You will be met at Yichang Railway by your tour guide In this scenario, the airline will provide accommodation and and transferred to the Century Sky or Century Glory ship, transfers. where you will begin your memorable four-night cruise down Overnight: Zhixin Holiday Hotel, Acme Argyle Grand Hotel, the Yangtze River. Yichang, renowned as the “Gateway to the Holiday Inn Xindu or similar Three Gorges” and the ‘Throat between Sichuan and ’, is Meals included: In-Flight an important trading port and a transportation hub along the Yangtze River. Day 2 Chengdu Please note: After breakfast, visit Kuanzhai Alley, one of Chengdu’s three - If you do not provide your passport details at least 35 days historic conservation districts. Constructed in 1718 during prior to departure you may not be in the same train carriage the early years of the Qing Dynasty, this charming pedestrian or on the same train as your companions and other group thoroughfare is home to an eclectic mix of classic Sichuan members. architecture, modern cafes and smart boutiques. As you explore, listen to commentary from your guide about the - Seating arrangement on high-speed trains consists of a row of district’s history and design, and witness how some of the 2 seats and a row of 3 seats. Due to this, we cannot guarantee city’s old establishments — local restaurants, traditional you a seat right next to your travel companion on this journey. teahouses, Chinese calligraphy demonstrations — sit alongside

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THE ITINERARY Overnight: Century Sky ship Overnight: Century Sky or ship Meals included: Breakfast Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner

Day 4 Yangtze River Cruise Day 6 Yangtze River Cruise Enjoy your first day on the Yangtze River as your ship winds its Today you will pass through the mountains of Eastern Sichuan. way through spectacular scenery. Enjoy a beautiful breakfast Choose to participate in the optional excursion (not included) buffet on board, and then join an optional shore excursion to or relax on the sun deck, and make the most of the last full day the Three Gorges Project (not included). One of the largest on your ship. Tonight, enjoy the farewell dinner and pack your construction projects undertaken by man, it is the biggest bags in preparation for disembarking tomorrow. hydro project in the world. In the evening, you will return to Today’s optional excursion is Shibaozhai (not included). the ship and attend the Captain’s Welcome Banquet and enjoy Shibaozhai is a 12-story wooden pagoda built against the an evening of dancing. rock in the 18th century. Located in Zhongxian County on Please note: additional shore excursions may be offered by the the south bank of the Yangtze River, visitors can appreciate cruise company onboard and all shore excursion offerings are the spectacular River from the windows of each floor during subject to river, traffic and other operational reasons and may climbing. be changed without notice. Overnight: Century Sky ship Overnight: Century Sky ship Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Day 7 Chongqing - Australia Day 5 Yangtze River Cruise This morning you will disembark the cruise ship in the Today you may choose to embark on the exciting optional magnificent city of Chongqing. Transfer to Chongqing Airport excursions or opt for a leisure day on board the ship. Enjoy an for your homebound flight or join an optional tour to see what optional shore excursion to the mesmerising Shennong Stream Chongqing has to offer including the Three Gorges Museum (not included). The stream flows through three beautiful and the ancient village Ci Qi Kou (Porcelain Village) (not gorges including the Mianzhu Gorge, Parrot Gorge and included) followed by an airport drop-off. Longcangdong Gorge. Each gorge is renowned for its unique Please note: Due to flight times and scheduling, some and stunning scenery. The Shennong Stream is also home to customers may be required to stay overnight in Guangzhou the Hanging Coffins, ancient coffins containing the remains or Shanghai. In this scenario, the airline will provide of descendants of the Tujia people. In the afternoon, you accommodation and transfers. will return to the ship in time for lunch and enjoy the crew’s magnificent performance in the evening. Meals included: Breakfast;In-flight

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THE ITINERARY Day 8 Arrive in Australia After breakfast, visit Kuanzhai Alley, one of Chengdu’s three historic conservation districts. Constructed in 1718 during the early years of the Qing Dynasty, this charming pedestrian thoroughfare is home to an eclectic mix of classic Sichuan architecture, modern cafes and smart boutiques. As you explore, listen to commentary from your guide about the district’s history and design, and witness how some of the city’s old establishments — local restaurants, traditional teahouses, Chinese calligraphy demonstrations — sit alongside the new. Afterwards enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or join an 13 Day with Beijing & Xi’an Extension amazing optional tour to further explore what Sichuan has to Day 1 Australia - Chengdu, China offer, including the famous Giant Panda Breeding and Research Base of Chengdu, a traditional Sichuan Hot Pot dinner and a Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne or *Brisbane for Sichuan Opera cultural show (not included). Chengdu via Guangzhou, Shanghai, Xiamen, Shenzhen, Beijing, Kunming, Haikou or Fuzhou. Fly with China Southern Airlines, Overnight: Zhixin Holiday Hotel, Acme Argyle Grand Hotel, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Capital Airlines, Holiday Inn Xindu or similar Air China, Hainan Airlines or Xiamen Airlines (subject to Meals included: Breakfast availability). Upon arrival, a tour representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to check-in to the hotel. Day 3 Chengdu - Yichang (High speed train) - 4 Night Please note: Due to flight times and scheduling some Yangtze River Cruise customers may be required to be at the airport the day before After breakfast, transfer to Chengdu Railway Station for a (Depart day 0). high-speed train experience to Yichang (approx. 6.5 hour train ride). You will be met at Yichang Railway by your tour guide Please note: Due to flight times and scheduling, some and transferred to the Century Sky or Century Glory ship, customers may be required to stay overnight in Guangzhou. where you will begin your memorable four-night cruise down In this scenario, the airline will provide accommodation and the Yangtze River. Yichang, renowned as the “Gateway to the transfers. Three Gorges” and the ‘Throat between Sichuan and Hubei’, is Overnight: Zhixin Holiday Hotel, Acme Argyle Grand Hotel, an important trading port and a transportation hub along the Holiday Inn Xindu or similar Yangtze River. Meals included: In-Flight Please note:

Day 2 Chengdu - If you do not provide your passport details at least 35 days

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THE ITINERARY prior to departure you may not be in the same train carriage of descendants of the Tujia people. In the afternoon, you or on the same train as your companions and other group will return to the ship in time for lunch and enjoy the crew’s members. magnificent performance in the evening. - Seating arrangement on high-speed trains consists of a row of Overnight: Century Sky ship 2 seats and a row of 3 seats. Due to this, we cannot guarantee Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner you a seat right next to your travel companion on this journey. Overnight: Century Sky ship Day 6 Yangtze River Cruise Meals included: Breakfast Today you will pass through the mountains of Eastern Sichuan. Choose to participate in the optional excursion (not included) Day 4 Yangtze River Cruise or relax on the sun deck, and make the most of the last full day on your ship. Tonight, enjoy the farewell dinner and pack your Enjoy your first day on the Yangtze River as your ship winds its bags in preparation for disembarking tomorrow. way through spectacular scenery. Enjoy a beautiful breakfast buffet on board, and then join an optional shore excursion to Today’s optional excursion is Shibaozhai (not included). the Three Gorges Project (not included). One of the largest Shibaozhai is a 12-story wooden pagoda built against the construction projects undertaken by man, it is the biggest rock in the 18th century. Located in Zhongxian County on hydro project in the world. In the evening, you will return to the south bank of the Yangtze River, visitors can appreciate the ship and attend the Captain’s Welcome Banquet and enjoy the spectacular River from the windows of each floor during an evening of dancing. climbing. Overnight: Century Sky ship Overnight: Century Sky ship Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner

Day 5 Yangtze River Cruise Day 7 Chongqing - Xi’an (High speed train experience) Today you may choose to embark on the exciting optional This morning you will disembark the cruise ship in the excursions or opt for a leisure day on board the ship. Enjoy an magnificent city of Chongqing. Enjoy an optional tour to see optional shore excursion to the mesmerising Shennong Stream what Chongqing has to offer including the Three Gorges (not included). The stream flows through three beautiful Museum and the ancient village Ci Qi Kou (Porcelain Village) gorges including the Mianzhu Gorge, Parrot Gorge and (not included) before transferring to Chongqing Railway Longcangdong Gorge. Each gorge is renowned for its unique Station for a high-speed train experience to Xi’an (approx. and stunning scenery. The Shennong Stream is also home to 5 hours). Upon arrival you will be transferred to your the Hanging Coffins, ancient coffins containing the remains accommodation.

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THE ITINERARY Please note: Xi’an. As a national AAAA scenic spot and a world heritage site, the Buddhist pagoda survives from the Tang Dynasty. - If you do not provide your passport details at least 35 days Then transfer to Xian North Railway Station for a high speed prior to departure you may not be in the same train carriage train ride to Beijing (approx. 5 hours). Upon arrival, a tour or on the same train as your companions and other group representative will meet you and then transfer you to check-in members. to the hotel. - Seating arrangement on high-speed trains consists of a row of Please note: 2 seats and a row of 3 seats. Due to this, we cannot guarantee you a seat right next to your travel companion on this journey. - If you do not provide your passport details at least 35 days Overnight: Grand Noble Hotel, Yulong International Hotel, prior to departure you may not be in the same train carriage Golden Flower Hotel or similar or on the same train as your companions and other group members. Meals included: Breakfast - Seating arrangement on high-speed trains consists of a row of Day 8 Terracotta Warriors & Horses Museum 2 seats and a row of 3 seats. Due to this, we cannot guarantee you a seat right next to your travel companion on this journey. The highlight of today is a visit to the Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Unearthed near Xi’an in 1974, Overnight: Friendship Hotel, Jingdu Guilong Hotel, Novotel 8000 life size sculptures of soldiers, chariots, and horses cover Sanyuan or similar 20,000 square metres. With different facial expressions and Meals included: Breakfast weaponry adorning each soldier, the Terracotta Warriors are believed to have been created to accompany the Qin Emperor Day 10 Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City into the afterlife. This site is among the top archaeological After breakfast, your exploration of Beijing begins. Start with excavations of the 20th century. The sheer scale of the a visit to Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares Terracotta Warriors Army will leave you reeling. Afterwards, in the world, followed by the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden visit the Terracotta Warriors Reproduction Factory. City. The Forbidden City, officially as the Imperial Palace Overnight: Grand Noble Hotel, Yulong International Hotel, Museum, was originally constructed by Emperor Yong Le, Golden Flower Hotel or similar the third Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. The palace was built Meals included: Breakfast between 1406 and 1420, but was burnt down, rebuilt, and renovated countless times, so most of the architecture you see Day 9 Xi’an - Beijing (High speed train experience) today dates from the 1700s and onwards. Afterwards, visit a pearl factory to gain a little knowledge of fresh pearls. After breakfast visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, which is located on the central axis of the Jianfu Temple in south Tonight, take the opportunity to attend an optional large scale

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THE ITINERARY dramatic musical, “The Golden Mask Dynasty” (not included). Day 12 Beijing Zoo - Beijing, China - Australia Overnight: Friendship Hotel, Jingdu Guilong Hotel, Novotel Following breakfast at the hotel, visit Beijing Zoo to see giant Sanyuan or similar pandas - one of the icons of China. After the zoo, make a stop at ‘Tongrentang’ to learn more about traditional Chinese Meals included: Breakfast medicine. Afterwards transfer to Beijing Airport for your homebound flight. Day 11 Great Wall of China After breakfast, set off to visit the Great Wall. En route, stop Please note: Due to flight times and scheduling, some at a Jade Museum to learn the history of jade. In Chinese, jade customers may be required to stay overnight in Guangzhou. is pronounced as “Yu” and it has a history in China of at least In this scenario, the airline will provide accommodation and four thousand years. Observe the skilled artisans at work transfers. as they create their intricate designs. Afterwards, continue Meals included: Breakfast;In-Flight your journey with a drive through the scenic countryside and mountains to reach China’s most renowned monument—the Day 13 Arrive in Australia Great Wall. You will visit the less- touristy and more original Juyong Pass, avoiding other sections which are the most accessible and consequently most crowded. The Great Wall meanders through China’s northern mountain ranges from the Yellow Sea to the Gobi Desert. In the afternoon, take the opportunity to join an optional tour (not included) to explore Beijing’s 700 year old Hutongs (narrow lanes). You will also visit a local family living in a courtyard-style home to experience the local customs, including a delicious home-cooked dinner. The optional tour also includes a visit to Shichahai - a historic scenic area comprised of three lakes - Qianhai, meaning Front Sea; Houhai, meaning Back Sea and Xihai, meaning West Sea) - as well as surrounding places of historic interest and scenic beauty, and remnants of old-style local residences. Overnight: Friendship Hotel, Jingdu Guilong Hotel, Novotel Sanyuan or similar Meals included: Breakfast

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TOUR INCLUSIONS HIGHLIGHTS 13 DAY WITH XI’AN TERRACOTTA WARRIORS & BEIJING EXTENSION Cruise the iconic Yangtze River from Yichang to Chongqing Discover grand cities, remote villages and more All of the Standard Package inclusions, plus the following: Step back in time at Chengdu’s Kuanzhai Alley 5 nights 4-star accommodation Visit Yichang, gateway to the Three Gorges Enjoy 5 additional meals Stop in Chongqing, known as the ‘Mountain City’ 1-way high speed train (economy class): Chongqing to Xian Attend a Captain’s Welcome Banquet onboard 1-way high speed train (economy class): Xian to Beijing Delve into the rich history of Xi’an in Central China FLIGHTS See the ancient Terracotta Warriors & Horses, a wonder of the world Return international flights (economy class) ex SYD/MEL/*BNE Visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site CRUISE Experience impressive Tiananmen Square in Beijing 4 night cruise along the scenic Yangtze River Visit the UNESCO listed Forbidden City Sail aboard the 5-star Century Sky ship Walk along the remarkable Great Wall of China ACCOMMODATION See playful Giant Pandas at the Beijing Zoo

2 nights 4-star hotel accommodation on tour

DINING

Enjoy 12 meals including all meals while cruising

TOUR ESSENTIALS

English-speaking tour guides Airline taxes and surcharges

TRANSPORT

1-way high-speed train (economy class): Chengdu to Yichang Transportation by private A/C vehicles

TRANSFERS

Return airport and rail transfers

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*Please note: all information provided in departure and whilst cruising) and will CRUISES this brochure is subject to both change and come to a total of $84 AUD for the 8 day availability. Prior to purchase please check package or $144 for the 13 Day package. Cabins the current deal for up-to-date information. All cabins are subject to availability; If you have already purchased this deal, OFFER ESSENTIALS some cabins may have restricted views. the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over Travel offer is valid for travel on selected the information in this brochure. dates until the 3rd November 2020. ACCOMMODATION

This travel offer is priced for two people Accommodation Used BOOKING INFORMATION based on twin share. 4 Star (self-rated) After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing Single Traveller Supplement Chengdu: Zhixin Holiday Hotel, Acme you to an online Passenger Information For solo travellers a full price voucher Argyle Grand Hotel or Holiday Inn Xindu Form. The Passenger Information Form must be purchased. - Xi’an (extension only): Grand Noble must be completed within 72 hours of Hotel, Yulong International Hotel, purchase. Departure Dates (2020) Holiday Inn, Golden Flower Hotel, Any special requests, preferences and Please see the TripADeal website for Guangcheng Hotel OR Titan Hotel optional extras MUST be clearly stated current depature dates. - Beijing (extension only): Friendship in your Passenger Information Form. Hotel, Jingdu Guilong Hotel, North Any change requested after submitting Departure Cities Star Continental Grand Hotel, Gehua your Passenger Information Form cannot Sydney, Melbourne or *Brisbane New Century, Novotel Sanyuan, Beijing be guaranteed, is strictly subject to Nanyueyuan Hotel, Century Huatian availability and will incur surcharges as Departure City Surcharges Hotel, Beijing Riverside Hotel, Beijing outlined in the Schedule of Fees below. GuanTong Jianhui Hotel, Schonbrunn *Brisbane: $400 for two people On purchasing this Travel Offer you Hotel, Chunhuiyuan Resort and West are bound by the General Terms and International Trade Grand Hotel, Beijing FLIGHTS Conditions, in addition to the specific Metro Park Hotel Ying Kun, Grand terms and conditions outlined in this Full Service Airline(s) Used Skylight Hotel Beijing or similar Important Information. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern 5 star (self-rated) Please note: all additional charges are Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Capital Cruise: Century Sky ship payable direct to your Travel Consultant in Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines or AUD (unless otherwise stated). Xiamen Airlines (subject to availability). Please note:

Please note: One way flights can not be - Accommodation/rooms offered are In Country Transport Operator Fees accommodated. Travellers must take all based on a lead-in room type, and (ITOF) - Second Passenger Only included flights within the package, and any are subject to availability based on The second person travels free, except flights intentionally forfeited will result in seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, for a mandatory payment of $150 later flights being subject to cancellation. no later than two weeks prior to travel. AUD ITOF additional to the tour price, Extra Nights which may be applied by the tour leader Arrive Early towards any in-country taxes, fees and Not Available Not Available. any additional carrier, tour, transfer and logistic charges. Maximum Room Capacity Stay Behind 2 People *Mandatory Service Fee: Not Available. A mandatory service fee is not included Child Policy Stopover Packages in the tour price for services of the - No child discounts. Full price applies for tour leader (when available) and driver Not Available. all children travelling with their parents. throughout the tour. The mandatory service fee is $12 AUD per person per Flight Class Upgrades - Valid for all ages day, which will be collected whilst on tour Not Available. Please note: Children must be accompanied (this will include the day of arrival and

Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 IMPORTANT INFORMATION by a responsible adult 18 years old and direct to the tour operator in the arrival into China directly to your Tour over to travel. No unaccompanied minors currency specified Leader or as your Tour Leader directs allowed. (This is not a fee or charge payable to - Some tours require minimum numbers Trip A Deal). No change is available so to operate. Triple Share please ensure you have the exact amount - Shore excursions can be booked whilst Not Available in Australian Dollar notes. onboard (subject to availability). - The ITOF is separate and distinct from Bedding Configuration - Additional shore excursions may be your tour price which is paid directly to Land Component: Twin or Double offered by the cruise company onboard Trip A Deal when you book and prior to bedding (subject to availability). and all shore excursion offerings your departure from Australia. are subject to river, traffic and other - The ITOF helps to keep the costs of a Cruise Component: Twin Bedding Only. operational reasons and may be changed Trip A Deal 2 for 1 tour as low as possible without notice. Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms and is intended to save on operational and administrative costs so we may pass Subject to availability and at the hotels EXCLUSIONS the savings on to you. discretion. Please enquire on booking if - Visa fees and requirements (A tourist you require this option. visa for China is a strict requirement if - Once the Passenger Information Forms travelling on an Australian passport) are returned to TripADeal this fee GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION becomes non-refundable and will still - Meals/beverages not stated in the apply upon arrival into mainland China Minimum group size 20, maximum group itinerary (whether the 2nd passenger travels or size 44 per vehicle. - The ITOF of AUD$150 is payable upon not). This is strictly due to the nature of how flights are booked due to scheduling Optional Tours / Activities arrival into China directly to your Tour Leader or as your Tour Leader directs. and availability. Standard Itinerary - Mandatory service fee: $12 AUD per - Day 2: Chengdu - The famous Giant TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER traveller/per day where tour or transfer Panda Breeding and Research Base of services are provided (this will include Chengdu, a traditional Sichuan Hot Pot Tour Guide: day of arrival and departure and whilst dinner and a Sichuan Opera cultural Often locals with intimate knowledge of cruising). show – 650 RMB per person an area, its culture, and history. Their role - Optional activities/tours (including any - Day 4: Three Gorges Dam – 400 RMB entails providing commentary, routing ‘onshore’ excursions as part of cruise) per person the tour, and seeing that people have a - Personal expenses good time. They are a licensed, qualified - Day 5: Shennong Stream – 400 RMB expert who supplies specific information per person - Travel insurance (Mandatory) on history, art, architecture and culture - Day 6: Shibaozhai Pagoda – 400 RMB Please note: A comprehensive travel of the city/village/attraction in which per person Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE he or she is guiding the tour. The guide all details can be finalised. meets the group at the required place - Day 7: Chongqing In-depth Tour – 200 and leaves the group at the end of the RMB per person OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION tour, they do not travel with the group. Extension Package: In-Country Transport Operator Fees Tour Leader: Day 10: The Golden Mask Dynasty 330 (ITOF) - Second Person Only RMB An experienced person tasked with - The second person travels free, except ensuring the smooth operation of tours, Day 11: Tour 700 year old Hutong with for a mandatory payment of $150 as well as providing practical support to Dinner 300 RMB AUD ITOF additional to the tour price, passengers throughout the whole trip. Please note: which may be applied by the tour leader Their role primarily includes assisting towards any in-Country taxes, fees and with accommodation, transportation - prices are based on per person, are any additional carrier, tour, transfer and between locations, and communication subject to availability, time permitting logistic charges. with tour guides in each stop. A tour and weather conditions, and are payable leader may provide general guidance - The ITOF of $150 AUD is payable upon

Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 IMPORTANT INFORMATION around a city or village, and offer damage to the city. Temperatures will be on board 2 hours before sailing. information on the place visited on the average around 15°C to 20°C in Spring - Itineraries are subject to change at any bus, however they are not required and heading into Summer. time without notice. to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not - Check your specific sailing for exact allowed to provide a guided tour or departure and arrival times. All times are commentary of a city/village/attraction Beijing: local to the port. once there and if caught doing so, can be Beijing has a temperate and continental fined. monsoon climate, with four distinct Cruise Loyalty Discounts: Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a seasons and big differences in Please note: Travellers booked via TripADeal standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour temperature between day and night. will not be entitled to receive any cruise line leaders/guides will only be made available The seasons: summer in Beijing is hot customer loyalty discounts. Similar to airline when particularly required to enhance the and humid, while winter is cold and dry. frequent flyer programs, this is outside of experience of the destination featured. Spring and autumn are short and cool. the TripADeal booking process. However, The coldest month is January at an customers may contact the cruise line CLIMATE & AVERAGE average of -4 °C, and the hottest month is direct upon receiving their TripADeal travel TEMPERATURES July at an average of 26 °C. documents to request any membership benefits they are entitled to. Chengdu: FLIGHTS Chengdu weather is mild and humid COACH TOUR Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer all year round, featuring four clear- Points: Meals: cut seasons – short and warm spring, long and sultry summer, cool and rainy At TripADeal we do not arrange seat 12 is included in the tour, for all other autumn, and cold and foggy winter. The selection. It is important to highlight meals; lunches and dinners the tour distinctive characteristics of Chengdu that some Airlines do not allow pre- leader (when available) will offer climate is fog and humidity. The hottest selected seats. We strongly suggest you assistance with reservations, suggestions month to visit is July with an average contact the Airline directly with seating and directions to local restaurants. It is temperature of 30°C and the coolest allocation requirements and or arrive your responsibility to notify TripADeal of month is January with an average at the airport earlier to arrange your any dietary requests/requirements. seating. While we do not add frequent temperature of 9°C. Please note; we will do our best to meet your flyer member details to bookings, you requests/requirements, however cannot can do this directly with the Airline once Yichang: guarantee that we will always be able to. you have your flight information. Yichang is in a sub-tropical monsoon climate zone with four distinct seasons. Luggage: Passport Validity: It enjoys abundant sunshine and rainfall, You will be responsible for all your Customers are required to provide and the average annual temperature personal belongings whilst on the tour. valid passport details either at the time is around 15°C. June and July are the With regards to luggage, you must carry of purchase, or no later than 45 days hottest months as well as the plum rain your own luggage from the coach to prior to departure date. Failure to do seasons-a period of unsettled weather the hotel room and back to the coach. so may result in cancellation of the with frequent, soaking rains and the The driver will assist with the uploading booking. In this instance customers will temperature is about 25°C on average. and off-loading of the luggage from the be responsible for any costs and fees coach. Xi’an: incurred. Xi’an experiences a temperate and OTHER CRUISE continental monsoon climate and so the Fitness Level Required / Mobility: weather is generally mild and fairly moist Disembarkation: and experiences four distinct seasons. Our vehicles are not equipped with - Begins approximately 2 hours after There is a rainy season that arrives wheelchair access, so unfortunately docking. during the summer months but the our tours are currently not suitable for high levels of rainfall rarely cause much - Due to security reasons, all guests must wheelchair users and those less mobile.

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